(2024-10-13). For the sake of a vibrant democracy, we are advocating for the rule of law in France. fidh.org
(2024-10-13). Rio Tinto class action begins over 'toxic' Bougainville mine disaster. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Harry Pearl of BenarNews An initial hearing of a class action against mining giant Rio Tinto over the toxic legacy of the Panguna copper mine on the autonomous island of Bougainville has been held in Papua New Guinea. The lawsuit against Rio Tinto and its subsidiary Bougainville Copper Limited (BCL) is seeking compensation, expected…
(2024-10-13). Choosing to be child-free in an 'apocalyptic' South Asia. aljazeera.com Why are some South Asians choosing not to have children amid a population crisis?>
(2024-10-13). Forty states condemn attacks on UN Lebanon peacekeepers. newarab.com 
Forty nations that contribute to the UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon said Saturday that they "strongly condemn recent attacks" on the peacekeepers. | "Such actions must stop immediately and should be adequately investigated," said the joint statement, posted on X by the Polish UN mission and signed by nations including leading contributors Indonesia, Italy and India. | Other signatories include Ghana, Nepal, Malaysia, Spain, France and China ⚪ all countries that have contributed several hundred troops to the force. | At least five peacekeepers have been wounded in recent days as Israel attempts an invasion o…
(2024-10-13). Korean author Han Kang awarded 2024 Nobel in Literature. ummid.com The 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature has been conferred on South Korean author Han Kang for her work on the fragility of human life.